YEARLY HIGH
0.5033 GEL
YEARLY LOW
0.4389 GEL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4614 GEL

2013 ILS to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ILS to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.5033. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 0.4389.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0644 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4437 to the December average rate of 0.4947, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.5033 was up 11.78% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.4502, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ILS based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,517 GEL
2012 Average 2,167 GEL
Yearly Trough Low 2,194 GEL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 322.20 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.4998
0.4386
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to GEL Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.4512, compared to 0.4717 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0205 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4512
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4717

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 0.0221 GEL (High: 0.5033 / Low: 0.4812). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0056 GEL (High: 0.4596 / Low: 0.4540).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0221
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0056

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0046 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0046

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.4947) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.4392), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0555 (+12.63%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.4947
2012 Avg (December) 0.4392

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4473 0.4389 0.4437
February 0.4506 0.4443 0.4482
March 0.4567 0.4440 0.4506
April 0.4596 0.4540 0.4566
May 0.4631 0.4416 0.4520
June 0.4632 0.4458 0.4561
July 0.4639 0.4521 0.4595
August 0.4696 0.4550 0.4647
September 0.4738 0.4555 0.4656
October 0.4749 0.4666 0.4707
November 0.4808 0.4710 0.4748
December 0.5033 0.4812 0.4947